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Dear Creative Friend, We held the last session of our new course, Creative Presence, this week where we focused on working with individuals using expressive arts. We are grateful for the two dozen women who joined us for the course as we explored more closely how we offer this work one-on-one. It was such an exciting course to create and
share. I (Tamara) learned so much! The professions represented in the group included spiritual directors, therapists, coaches, and facilitators. A common thread running through the whole group was the commitment to serve clients with care, attunement, and authenticity. It was a pleasure to witness the genuine interest in developing new skills for working with clients. As we
closed the circle on Friday, it was evident that the individuals in the group would be carrying their newfound awareness, insight, and learning into their work through their own embodied understanding. The connections made, learning gained, and vulnerability witnessed would ripple out into the world through each of them. My own image showed me that what we share in the world
comes back to nurture us. A lamniscate holding a bright yellow flame arrived with just these words "carry the flame". A perfect balance of give and take, in and out, back and forth with a center to support an illuminating flame, like inspiration is born from the balance at the still point. Then I noticed that two other recent images held similar shapes and I became aware
(again) of how my own creative wisdom comes forward because I open space for it.
It might not seem obvious to others, but my inner experience tells me that they are very much related. This is encouraging to me. It helps me know I am on the path. I am listening. There is a sense of something that feels important to attend to. And I am. It
will continue to become more clear as I do - by making art, moving my body to the image, writing words, and listening to the wisdom within the images. I would not know this or have an idea that something is happening under the surface - in my spirit or unconscious - if I did not have a practice that allowed it to become visible and take form in the world. This is the gift we
give our clients when we work with them - a safe space to have an experience that opens their own wisdom to them with an empathic witness who trusts the process of unfolding from their imagination. It is meaningful work that is so needed in the world. I feel grateful to share it with others. I feel so grateful to have it as part of my own life. May you also create space for
yourself to open to your own creative wisdom and listen within for what it has to share with you. We are here to support you with that in whatever way we can.
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Scroll down to see our regularly scheduled events or visit our calendar of events here. With gratitude and love, Tamara, Kathleen, and the Expressive Arts Florida Institute
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In this workshop, we explore our relationship with creativity as a flowing river of wisdom. Through engagement with the natural world and expressive arts—visual art, movement, and writing—we invite insight, renewal, and transformation. Join Kathleen for this in person Heart of the Elder workshop! Learn more here
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Join us for this 90 minute live online guided workshop. We'll start with a guided meditation, move into artmaking, writing, movement, witnessing and sharing. Uncover what's waiting to be discovered. Learn more here!
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Join Kathleen for Online Open Studio. Bring your art supplies and work on something in a creative & supportive community. Learn more here!
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For members of the Mindful Art Play Members Club! We meet once a month to explore different mindful art practices. You can join at any time. Learn more here!
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Bring your art supplies and work on something in a creative & supportive community. Learn more here!
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Join us for this brand new training and learn how to facilitate expressive arts using our 5-step model! Learn more
here!
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Each course contains detailed, yet approachable instructions, videos, and meditations facilitated by Kathleen & Tamara. The imagery and guidance from this work can assist you, whether dipping your toes
into expressive arts or seeking a deeper connection. *All courses come with lifetime access so you can refer back to them at any time! *No previous art experience is
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Featured Self-Study Course |
Embracing the Wisdom of Nature The wisdom and lessons of the natural world are everywhere, and we are a part of that world. Our creativity brings us into alignment with that natural wisdom. In this self-study workshop, you will engage with the natural world, contemplative inquiry, art-making, movement, writing, and reflection. *No previous art experience necessary
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Tamara is accepting new clients in Florida seeking therapy services and support using expressive arts to heal and grow. Using her years of creative practice and a compassionate approach, she is able to help clients access their inner strengths and
create the change they most want in their lives. To inquire about services, you can go HERE, call/text 941-444-9585 or email tknappcounseling@gmail.com
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